Cargill and Continental Grain Company announced early Monday that they’re set to acquire Sanderson Farms for around $4.5 billion. Sanderson Farms will combine with Wayne Farms, a subsidiary of Continental Grain, to form a new, privately held poultry business. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2021 or early 2022 and, upon … Continue reading M&A Monday: Sanderson Farms in Play as Chicken Demand Remains Strong